WQLN PBS NPR
8425 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509

Phone
(814) 864-3001

© 2026 PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Broadcast Schedule
Broadcast Schedule

Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING. Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob paints natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction remind viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.”

Bob Ross takes viewers into the incredible beauty of the desert.
This painting depicts a humble rowboat waiting on a quiet beach for the day’s excursion.
Nicholas Hankins shows us how to create an inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene.
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Latest Episodes
All
  • All
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 42
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 41
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 40
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 39
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 38
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 37
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 36
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 35
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 34
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 33
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 30
Join Bob Ross and experience a breathtaking sunset amidst glorious purple skies.
Bob Ross creates another unique masterpiece.
Bob Ross’ brushes tell a story of breathtaking hue and depth.
Travel to the tropics with Bob Ross and experience the soul cleansing beauty of the sea.
Bob Ross invites viewers to a quaint little mountain-top home with breathtaking views.
Experience the reflections of a golden sun bursting into the day with Bob Ross.
Hike into a snow-covered forest with Bob Ross.
Explore the cold dusk shadows with Bob Ross.
Bob Ross takes viewers into the incredible beauty of the desert.
Bob ross captures a special moment in time when the tropical seas and trees face darkening skies.
Travel into mountain country with Bob Ross.
Bob Ross achieves some unique effects on canvas.
Venture down a fall-themed pathway with artist Bob Ross.
Bob Ross transports viewers to beautiful grassy mountains and a serene valley lake
Bob Ross takes viewers on a journey from summer into winter.
Join Bob Ross for a uniquely framed look at an early morning on the water.
Bob Ross paints a scene with not just one, but two! happy little waterfalls.
Bob Ross captures a delightfully tranquil fishing spot,
Travel along with Bob Ross and discover the serenity of a quiet cabin.
Enjoy the expanse of the wilderness with Bob Ross,
Join Bob Ross as he paints a novel twist in his beautiful wooded scene.
Watch along as Bob Ross paints a beautiful East Coast mountain scene.
See Bob Ross paint a charming little rowboat awaiting its next journey.
Join Bob Ross on a warm winter morning as he captures the freshness of a new day!
Bob Ross paints a lush green valley and a beautiful waterfall.
Bob Ross captures a essence of summertime.
As evening draws nigh at home on the river, a silence begins to settle under a full moon.
Bob Ross delights us in the discovery of a leafless forest mirrored in the cold stillness of winter.
Bob Ross shows us a massive, snowy mountain admiring the sight of a beautiful, flowing waterfall.
Bob Ross creates the perfect landscape with stirring sky and gentle mountains.